Horticulture Managers
(NOC 0822)
in All ManagementHorticulture managers plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff that grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants. They develop work schedules, maintain quality control and production records, maintain financial records, and hire and supervise staff.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$13,990
Median$39,666
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$22.50
Minimum$43.80
Median$66.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Horticulture managers plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff that grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants. They develop work schedules, maintain quality control and production records, maintain financial records, and hire and supervise staff.
Job duties
Horticulture managers:
- Manage the operations of nurseries and greenhouses.
- Create the conditions required to grow trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and design planting and care schedules.
- Decide type and quantity of stock to grow.
- Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying stock.
- Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems.
- Develop marketing plans.
- Provide information to customers on gardening and on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns.
- Order materials like fertilizer, garden and lawn care equipment, and other nursery and greenhouse related accessories.
- Hire and manage staff, oversee training and set work schedules.
- Maintain records on stock, finances and staff.
Sample job titles
- Christmas tree farm operator
- flower grower
- greenhouse operator
- horticultural contractor
- horticultural greenhouse operator
- hothouse flower grower
- hydroponic greenhouse operator
- nursery operator
Skills
- You should enjoy working outdoors. Supervisory and communication skills are essential. You must be willing to try new processes and methods. The ability to adapt to changing technologies is important for more efficient production. You must be observant, innovative, and resourceful.
Job requirements
- A college program in horticulture is usually required.
Other considerations
- Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Southern
$8,026 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$13,988 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/AHalifax
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
65+
35-44
45-54
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
High school
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ALess than high school
N/ATrade Certification
N/ABachelor
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
Applied Horticulture
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs focus on growing and processing domesticated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, and related plant materials, managing technical and business operations connected with horticultural services, and the scientific principles needed to understand plants and their management and care.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
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